# Dehler 38 SQ for rent: try it before you buy

Model page: https://www.ship-ohoi.com/en/rent/boat/brand/dehler/model/dehler-38-sq
This file: https://www.ship-ohoi.com/ai/models/dehler--dehler-38-sq.md
Generated: 2026-11-12T19:38:44.734Z. Listings, prices and availability change; check the model page before you rely on them.

> 2 boats of this model for rent on Ship O'Hoi. Renting one for a day or a week is a way to test the Dehler 38 SQ on the water before buying one.

## Manufacturer specifications
The maker's published figures for the model. They describe the model as built, not each boat listed: an owner may have changed the engine or the equipment. Each boat's own file has that boat's facts.

- **Length**: 12.07 m (39.6 ft)
- **Beam**: 3.75 m
- **Draught**: 2.03 m
- **Dry weight**: 7,500 kg
- **Max. persons**: 14
- **CE design category**: C
- **Engine type**: sail
- **Number of engines**: 1
- **Engine power**: 29 hp
- **Fuel**: diesel
- **Fuel tank**: 160 l
- **Water tank**: 295 l
- **Cabins**: 2
- **Toilets**: 1
- **Engine**: sail+inboard, diesel saildrive
- **Hull material**: GRP
- **Hull design**: monohull performance cruiser, cast-iron L-keel, twin wheels
- Sources: https://dehler.com/gb/sailing-yachts/dehler-38-sq/, https://web.archive.org/web/2024/https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/dehler-38-sq/, https://www.newwaveyachts.com/pdf_sheets/Dehler%2038%20SQ%20Specifications.pdf

## Standard equipment (maker's list)
What the maker lists as standard on the model. Optional extras are left out, and a boat for rent may differ.

- **helm navigation**: Twin wheel steering system with emergency tiller; 2 stainless steel steering wheels with leather cover; Helmsman footrests, foldable; 2 illuminated compasses at steering pedestal
- **engine steering**: GRP rudder with sea-water resistant aluminium shaft and selfaligning bearings; Engine (Diesel, approx. 29 hp) - saildrive, 2 blade folding propeller
- **hull deck**: GRP hull, isophthalic gelcoat, colour Signal White (RAL 9003), 1st layer vinyl ester resin and balsa sandwich laminat; Waterline and cove line, isophthalic gelcoat, colour: Dark Blue (RAL 5004); L-keel, cast iron, standard draft: 2.03 m; Rub rail, aluminium
- **deck surface**: Teak on cockpit benches
- **seating upholstery**: Upholstery - Baltic, colour: creme; Upholstery Piping (colour selection)
- **tables**: Saloon table, folding with stowage
- **cabin interior**: 6 hull windows (3 each side); A1: Master cabin with double V-berth, hanging locker and shelves; Interior furniture in high quality marine plywood, satin varnish; Dehler companionway closing system; Furniture - Mahogany; Floorboard - Australian Acacia; Mattrasses for all berths; 4 deck hatches - openable, anchor locker hatch; 6 deck coach roof windows - openable
- **galley**: 2-burner gas stove, waste bin, 12 V fridge approx. 130 l, double stainless steel sink with mixing tab; Worktop in galley, Off White
- **toilet bathroom**: C1: Aft cabin with double berth, locker and storage on stb, large storage space on port with entrance from head; Manual toilet with sea water flush
- **water systems**: B1: Saloon with L-galley, dining area on stb and long sofa on port - separate head on port with "Dehler Uni Door System" to shower stall; Shower unit in cockpit, warm-/coldwater; Blackwater system (appr. 35 l) with deck extraction and seacock for head; Fresh water system with electric pump and 20 l hotwater, heated also by main engine; Fresh water tank, appr. 295 l
- **electrical**: 12 V and 230 V electric system with main panel, 12 V and 230 V socket and 230 V shore power.; AGM battery set - capacity: Starter battery: 1 x 90 Ah, service battery: 1 x 160 Ah; Country Version: EU / AUS; Battery charger 35 A
- **lighting**: SLS - Scenario light system touch screen controller with dimmer for saloon; Navigation lights - LED
- **anchoring mooring**: Composite bowsprit with integrated anchor fitting
- **bathing watersports**: Swimming ladder
- **sails rigging**: Halyards and control lines with organizers and jammers on coachroof, 4 retractable mooring cleats, handrail on coach roof; 2 LEWMAR 40 Race manual halyard winches; 2 LEWMAR 45 Race manual secondary winches; 2 LEWMAR 40 Race manual mainsheet winches; Genoa tracks, incl. cars adjustable from cockpit; German mainsheeet system with adjustable traveller; QUANTUM AC5 performance sails - full battened, triradial, main and jib
- **safety**: Pulpit and pushpit, stainless steel; Railing, incl. stanchions and stainless steel wire; Manual and electric bilge pump; CE - Certificate cat. A - 6 / B - 10 / C - 14; Owners manual; EC - Type Examination Certificate
- **storage**: LPG gas system, stowage for 1 bottle
- **tanks**: Fuel tank, approx. 160 l

## How booking works
- Private owners' boats are "request to book": the owner must accept, and you pay only once they do.
- Charter fleet boats are "instant confirmation": availability comes from the charter company's system and is confirmed at checkout.
- Book and pay on ship-ohoi.com. For live search with dates, use the Ship O'Hoi MCP server (see /llms.txt).

## Boats

- [Dehler 38 SQ Blue Eye](https://www.ship-ohoi.com/ai/boats/5484.md) (Jezera, charter)
- [Dehler 38 SQ Polaris](https://www.ship-ohoi.com/ai/boats/7323.md) (Lavrion, charter)

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